1975 Jaguar XJS vs. 2008 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 2008 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Jaguar XJS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Jaguar XJS would be higher. At 5,342 cc (12 cylinders), 1975 Jaguar XJS is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 430 kg more than 1975 Jaguar XJS.
Because 2008 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1975 Jaguar XJS. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Land Rover Discovery will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1975 Jaguar XJS (431 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 131 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Land Rover Discovery. (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 1975 Jaguar XJS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Land Rover Discovery. 2008 Land Rover Discovery has automatic transmission and 1975 Jaguar XJS has manual transmission. 1975 Jaguar XJS will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Land Rover Discovery will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Jaguar XJS | 2008 Land Rover Discovery | |
Make | Jaguar | Land Rover |
Model | XJS | Discovery |
Year Released | 1975 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5342 cc | 2495 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 291 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 431 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 1950 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 12.5:1 | 19.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 241 km/hour | 152 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8 seconds | 15.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1770 kg | 2200 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1910 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2550 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.1 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 93 L |